News, information and events for your Manchester student life
Stellify Drop-ins are informal support sessions designed to help students make the most of their Stellify experience. Whether you have questions about the award, activities, or how to get involved, these sessions offer a welcoming space to get guidance from the team and explore opportunities to develop your skills beyond your degree.
January in Manchester is all about fresh starts and easing back into city life after the festive break. Whether you’re setting new goals, sticking to a budget, or just looking for something fun to do with friends, the city still has plenty to offer.
Over the next few weeks, we’ve offering lots of free breakfasts, snacks, soup and drinks to keep you going throughout the exam and assessment period. Click to find out what’s on offer!
This exam season, let our content creators help you get ahead. From surviving hours in the library, to shaking up your revision and study routines to taking care of yourself – our student content creators have loads of experience and tips to share about surviving (and even thriving) this exam season.
Got exams or assessments in January? Find out more about the procedures so everything runs smoothly and fairly. And find Canvas specific support to make sure you’re prepped with your online submissions.
Check out some best practices the day, night and morning before an exam so that you can remain calm, wake up feeling refreshed, and enter your assessments ready to do your best.
The deadline is fast approaching, so make sure you enter or nominate someone for our Making a Difference Awards by 14 January!
Choose between a 2.5k or 5k route, and take part at your own pace by running, jogging, or walking around the scenic paths of Platt Fields Park. Whether you’re aiming to beat a personal best, building confidence ahead of longer distances, or simply heading out to enjoy the fresh spring air and a supportive atmosphere,…
Kick off 2026 by discovering what’s new and exciting at UoM Sport at the Refresh Fair. Visit our stall at Academy 1 on Oxford Road on 3 February 2026 to explore everything we have planned for the year ahead.
Start the new year feeling refreshed, motivated, and full of energy with Recharge 2026. From 5–31 January 2026, students and staff can enjoy free access to the Armitage Centre Gym, a wide range of fitness classes, and Sporticipate sessions designed to help you stay active and feel your best.
Free events, wellbeing advice and support and free breakfasts; everything you need to know to get you through the next few weeks.
IT Services are performing the annual upgrade on the Xerox printing system, so the Xerox Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) will be unavailable for use on Tuesday 6 January 2026.
Are you struggling to find space in Main Library, or AGLC? Just want a change of scenery? You might want to consider other options for study spaces.
Assessments reflect your learning and are key to your academic progress, and to keep things fair the University looks out for signs of academic malpractice – find out more.
Flu and flu-like illnesses on the rise, nationally. Make sure you know how to reduce the risks of transmission and which health service to use if you need help.